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[belgurdo]

The Symphonia US box art might be the best piece of promotional art made for the game. Better than the Japanese box by a sight.

It's the in-game shit that really gets up my nose:

"I have two facial expressions: 'Guuuh' and 'WTF?'"

DFS.

And don't forget "blank half smile/half stare" whenever they're not saying anything in cutscenes

 

[Crazymoogle]

I bet you are qualified to make that critique, being Japanese yourself and all. Or maybe watching a lot of animes.

Those japanese artists sure fucked up your concept of inspired examples of anime designs huh?

I haven't played the game or demo yet so I'll hold back most of my opinion, but the character designs only take a single glance to tell that they aren't japanese designs. At best I would put them in the Joe Madueira "wannabe anime" category (or marvel manga category, but I'd really prefer not think of that again).

From a general design sense, yes, that style bugs me. I suppose there isn't anything specifically wrong about it, but in my mind the only way to successfully have an "anime style" is to produce designs that match up so well that people are convinced a Japanese art team did the work.

 

[tenchir]

I haven't played the game or demo yet so I'll hold back most of my opinion, but the character designs only take a single glance to tell that they aren't japanese designs. At best I would put them in the Joe Madueira "wannabe anime" category (or marvel manga category, but I'd really prefer not think of that again).

From a general design sense, yes, that style bugs me. I suppose there isn't anything specifically wrong about it, but in my mind the only way to successfully have an "anime style" is to produce designs that match up so well that people are convinced a Japanese art team did the work.

I was aiming the statement at his expert knowledge on anything anime. Saying ToS or any game(that had japanese artists) with art he doesn't like is bad design or uninspired anime is just plain egotistical. Reminds me of a chick in my bio class who tried to guess why my friend seems depressed(he's always seems depressed) just because she got a B+ in her pysch class(I had an A). Or my friend's friend who took a quarter(3 month) in a Karate class and thinks he could kick peoples ass..... dumb ass keep saying he knows "kung fu".

 

[Uncle Dukey]

It's the in-game shit that really gets up my nose:

After seeing that picture, I see your point...

 

[belgurdo]

I haven't played the game or demo yet so I'll hold back most of my opinion, but the character designs only take a single glance to tell that they aren't japanese designs. At best I would put them in the Joe Madueira "wannabe anime" category (or marvel manga category, but I'd really prefer not think of that again).

From a general design sense, yes, that style bugs me. I suppose there isn't anything specifically wrong about it, but in my mind the only way to successfully have an "anime style" is to produce designs that match up so well that people are convinced a Japanese art team did the work.

I've said this before in other Sudeki topics, but what the hell is "wannabe anime?" It's not like Japanese animation itself has a uniform style (common cliches in animation not withstanding)

 

[ferricide]

I was aiming the statement at his expert knowledge on anything anime. Saying ToS or any game(that had japanese artists) with art he doesn't like is bad design or uninspired anime is just plain egotistical.

DFS knows that of which he speaks, despite the fact that he, for some reason, appears to think onegai teacher is visually appealing. i can otherwise vouch for his taste.

SO3's designs are very generic. TOS are ... well, i think they're good, but i am mighty tired of SD. sudeki's... not so much.

 

[WarPig]

DFS knows that of which he speaks, despite the fact that he, for some reason, appears to think onegai teacher is visually appealing.

Three reasons. TITS, GLASSES, and POCKY.

DFS.

 

[tenchir]

He knows what he speaks? Who decides that? Is it on the amount of anime he watch or buy? Because I could tell you I have bought over 3,000 dollars worth of anime(all DVDs) for the last 7 years. That's not counting the 150+ DVDs fansubbed I have I my drawer.

 

[WarPig]

My dork credentials:

FEMC 4 LYFE.

DFS.

 

[Crazymoogle]

I've said this before in other Sudeki topics, but what the hell is "wannabe anime?" It's not like Japanese animation itself has a uniform style (common cliches in animation not withstanding)

No, but there are qualities of form and shape that an artist can and should be able to pick out. Otherwise, you could just draw big eyes on a stickman and claim the same thing.

 

[JackFrost2012]

Three reasons. TITS, GLASSES, and POCKY.

I prefer TITS, GLASSES, and PRINGLES myself.

 

[WarPig]

I prefer TITS, GLASSES, and PRINGLES myself.

TITS, GLASSES, and PRINGLES are also acceptable.

DFS.

 

[demon]

I called this one on its shittiness from DAY FUCKING ONE, while everyone else jerked off to it. THE DAY IS MINE, HAHA!

 

[jett]

I've said this before in other Sudeki topics, but what the hell is "wannabe anime?" It's not like Japanese animation itself has a uniform style (common cliches in animation not withstanding)

"wannabe anime" = What most video game fan art* looks like. Did that help matters?







*There's some excellent fan art out there, but most is CRAP.

 

[Lukas]

heh told you guys it would bomb.....

 

[belgurdo]

heh told you guys it would bomb.....

For it to bomb, it has to not sell, and it's been out for maybe....a day?

 

[Lukas]

i ment review wise though........

 

[Kseutron]

A 7.6 from Gamespot would not exactly be a bomb. I would say that's a solid title.

7.6 at Gamespot is teh Bomb

we're not talking 'bout shrek or spider-man there

sudeki was supposed to rock and its developpement started soooo long ago...

 

[NotMSRP]

This thread is horrible.

 

[PhatSaqs]

I'd say anything below an 8 for this game is disappointing considering how long its been in development and the initial hype for it.

 

[DCX]

Sudeki IGN Review

Not bad i guess, seeing as you guys were calling for execution.

DCX

 

[Bluemercury]

Then again, if Tales of the Malformed Munchkin People can sell out at EB in days...

At least its true jap art......whether you like it or not.....

 

[belgurdo]

At least its true jap art......whether you like it or not.....

What does that have to do with anything?

 

[Bluemercury]

?

Isnt sudeki partially developed out of japan?